Kanchipuram

Two killed, four injured in explosion near temple in Tamil Nadu’s Kanchipuram

The police added that some people at the temple found a mysterious object among the discarded objects and went to inspect it. The explosion took place after they try to open it forcibly.

Aug 26, 2019, 08:48 AM IST

Thousands throng Sri Athi Varadaraja Swamy temple for a glimpse of Rajinikanth

The Athi Varadar festival enters the final two days of darshan and the crowd has increased uncontrollably in the last few days. 

Aug 14, 2019, 17:05 PM IST

My mandate from the Shankaracharya of Kanchi

I have been given a mandate to counter the falsehood and myth being propagated against Sanatana Dharma in a peaceful, brave and inclusive manner.

Nov 23, 2018, 11:32 AM IST

Vijayendra Saraswati: A quick look at the new Kanchi Shankaracharya and head of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam

Vijayendra Saraswati can be expected to soon identify his successor.

Feb 28, 2018, 14:45 PM IST

President Pranab Mukherjee offers prayers at Kanchipuram's Kamakshi Amman temple

He also offered prayers at Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham at Kanchipuram and also meet seers Jayendra Saraswati and Vijayendra Saraswati there.

Jun 13, 2017, 22:15 PM IST

No major oil spillage near Tamil Nadu port due to ships' collision

Two petroleum product carrying ships collided outside Tamil Nadu`s Kamarajar Port on Saturday morning with no major damage to the ships or oil spillage, authorities said.

Jan 28, 2017, 13:18 PM IST

Cyclone Vardah: Airlines take steps for passenger safety, succour

Various domestic airlines on Monday said they have initiated steps to minimise customer inconvenience and ensure safety of and provide succour to passengers travelling from or to Chennai in the aftermath of cyclone Vardah.

Dec 13, 2016, 00:46 AM IST

Ten dead, thousands evacuated as cyclone Vardah hits Tamil Nadu; normal life out of gear in Chennai

Cyclone Vardah crossed the Chennai coast and ripped through the city leaving a trail of destruction on Monday.

Dec 12, 2016, 23:46 PM IST

Cyclone Vardah: Centre, NDMA working closely with local administration, Army, says PM Modi

Very severe cyclonic storm 'Vardah', the most intense to have hit the Tamil Nadu capital in two decades, claimed four lives, flattened homes, snapped power, communication lines and threw into disarry rail, road and air traffic on Monday.

Dec 12, 2016, 22:49 PM IST

Tamil Nadu woman set to create yoga world record

KP Ranjana, 34, an advocate by profession and a martial art student, is moving towards setting a record of continuous performance of asanas for 53 hours.
 

Jun 21, 2016, 11:04 AM IST

Chennai flood: Concrete structures would survive but not wood work

Home owners in Tamil Nadu whose houses remained submerged for a couple of days during the recent floods need not worry about structural stability if there are no visible signs of wall cracks, an expert has said.

Dec 09, 2015, 17:51 PM IST

Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa to undertake aerial survey of flood-hit areas today

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa will undertake an aerial survey of the flood-affected areas of Chennai city and its suburbs in Kanchipuram and Tiruvallur districts on Thursday.

Dec 03, 2015, 08:42 AM IST

Heavy rains batter Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu; over 80 dead

Officials said 14,000 people were shifted to relief camps in Nellore and Chittoor districts.

Nov 17, 2015, 21:42 PM IST